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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 78.66 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 78.66 and 47.52 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 78.66 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/78.66 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 78.66 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 3,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737.92/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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